The social factors of implant therapy

Addressing the non-biological factors that affect treatment outcomes

When a patient suffers loss of teeth, social, psychological and physical well-being are all impacted. Social and psychological factors, in particular, play a significant yet often overlooked role in the success or failure of dental implant therapy. The practice of implant dentistry is as much about experience as it is about science. Social Factors will strengthen your understanding of the importance of a complete impression of the individual patient.